avatarK. Barrett

Summary

The undefined website content is an invitation for writers to contribute personal stories of experiencing awe to the Medium publication, "For Awe," and outlines the benefits, submission guidelines, and the publication's purpose.

Abstract

"For Awe," a Medium publication curated by Kara Barrett, is calling for writers to share their personal encounters with awe. The publication aims to foster a community where individuals can document and reflect on their experiences of this profound emotion, which not only enriches personal well-being but also strengthens communal bonds. Contributors are encouraged to join Medium using a provided referral link, comment on the publication's story to express their interest in writing, and adhere to specific guidelines for their stories to be considered for publication. These guidelines include submitting drafts, following Medium's rules, tagging stories with "Awe," and including at least one compelling image with proper credit. The publication also offers prompts to inspire writers and serves as a platform for discussing the latest research on awe.

Opinions

  • The editor, Kara Barrett, believes that the experience of awe is beneficial for health and interpersonal connections.
  • Writing and reading about awe can increase awareness and frequency of awe-inspiring experiences.
  • Awe is described as a response to beauty or greatness beyond our automatic comprehension, often resulting in physical sensations such as goosebumps.
  • The publication is positioned as a space for both sharing personal narratives and staying updated on awe research.
  • There is an emphasis on the communal aspect of sharing and reading about awe experiences within the Medium community.
  • The use of the term "awemazing" suggests a playful and enthusiastic tone regarding the content that should be submitted.
  • The editor expresses personal investment in the subject, having been sensitive to awe since childhood and studying it for two years.

Share Your Experiences of Feeling Awe

For Awe, the publication, is looking for writers

Image, K.Barrett, author

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed. — Albert Einstein

Why contribute to the Medium publication, For Awe?

The feeling of awe improves our health and our connections with people. The benefits of awe increase when we:

  • write the details of our own experiences of feeling awe.
  • read about other people’s experiences of feeling awe.

By reading and writing about feelings of awe we become more aware of such experiences. We then tend to find more opportunities to feel awe in our lives. For Awe is a publication on Medium where we can all read and write about awe together.

What does For Awe publish?

For Awe collects experiences of feeling awe. Beauty or greatness beyond our automatic comprehension causes feelings of awe. These moments can take our breath away and give us goosebumps. Please share your experiences of feeling awe with us.

How can you publish in For Awe?

  1. Join Medium. You can use my link here.
  2. Leave a comment on this story: I want to be a writer with For Awe.
  3. Once you are added as a writer, select For Awe from your list of publications.
  4. Your story will be published if:
  • it is submitted in draft form.
  • it follows the Medium guidelines.
  • one of the tags is Awe.
  • it is about your experience of feeling awe.
  • it has at least one awemazing image properly credited.
  • For Awe Prompts are here! (Updated regularly)

Thank you for your interest in contributing to For Awe! The science of awe is relatively new. I have been awe-sensitive since childhood. I have been studying awe for two years. This publication will be a home for updates on the research and for us to share our experiences of feeling awe. I look forward to reading your stories. Thank You!

Kara Barrett For Awe-Medium Publication

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